Walking a dog is one of the most delightful experiences for both the furry friend and the owner. For dogs, the sounds, colors, and textures encountered during a walk provide essential mental stimulation, while for humans, there’s no better way to relax and clear the mind. However, walks can often bring unexpected surprises that disrupt the original plans. These surprises can be negative, but sometimes they turn out to be quite positive.
Kayleigh Tonkins experienced such a moment when, one day while walking her dog, she stumbled upon a tiny creature staring at her from a ditch. As she approached, she was shocked to discover it was a Shetland pony. “What are you doing there?” Tonkins exclaimed in a TikTok video posted on her account, @kayleightonkins. “Is this a real animal?” Initially confused, the little pony soon made its way over to her, and Tonkins was truly astonished. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so small,” she remarked. CONTINUE TO VIDEO BELOW
After carefully pulling him out of the ditch, Tonkins continued to marvel at his size, especially realizing he was even smaller than her dog. But there wasn’t much time for reflection; she had to decide what to do with this little pony. Believing he had been abandoned, she took him home to figure out the next steps. Tonkins felt proud and happy to have helped this poor animal, but she was also concerned about his future since she didn’t know where he belonged. Determined not to give up, she set out to find his owner.
“After rescuing him from the forest, I drove around and knocked on doors in the area,” Tonkins shared in another TikTok video. Her persistence paid off when she discovered that the pony had an owner named Tommy, who was a beloved family member. This news filled Tonkins with joy, although she felt a bit sad about saying goodbye to the cute little pony. CONTINUE TO VIDEO BELOW
However, she never imagined how soon they would reunite. A few weeks later, while out for another nature walk, Tonkins experienced déjà vu. As she passed by the forest, she heard some rustling. Looking closer, she was thrilled to see her old friend.
This time, Tommy wasn’t alone; he had brought a companion with him. Tonkins was once again amazed by the sight of the pony, but her heart swelled with joy at the reunion. She realized that a simple walk with her dog had led to an unexpected, lasting friendship. Animals truly are incredible. CONTINUE TO VIDEO BELOW
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@kayleightonkins Part 2 of the pony distribution system… #shetlandpony #loosehorse #runaway #rescue #abandoned #escaped #ponydistributionsystem ♬ original sound – Kayleigh Tonkins
@kayleightonkins Update for everyone concerned! His name is Tommy and I found him 2 miles from his home, after rescuing him from the forest I went for a drive and knocked on doors in the area and it turned out he was a very much loved pony with deformities from birth. #rescuemission #shetlandpony #shetland #rescuehorse #rescue #abandoned ♬ original sound – Kayleigh Tonkins
